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Y488 RBR

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 RBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,618 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 83,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,841 miles

Rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,650 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,616 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,569 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,150 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 33,937 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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Y488 RBR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y488 RBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y488 RBR is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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